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Drug Addiction Facts

  • Prolonged alcohol use can also impair white blood cell function and making the abuser more susceptible to infection.
  • Fentanyl theft also sometimes occurs at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
  • Drug withdrawal typically occurs in an inpatient setting where medical professionals can monitor the patient's vital signs.

Addiction-treatment-center.jpgOnce you have decided to make a change and get help for your addiction problem, the next step is to explaore your treatment facility options. Keep in mind that there is no one-size fits all facility. The most effective way to find an appropriate treatment program that meets your particular needs is to speak with an addiction treatment professional who can assess your specific situation and give you various treatment facility options based on your exact needs. We can help you with this. Simply call our Drug Treatment Help-Line at 1-877-683-7818 and you will be connected to an addiction treatment specialist who can help you find the correct treatment program for you.

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Hospital Inpatient

Hospital inpatient services are available to anybody that has to be safely managed through detoxification services when seriously addicted to drugs, or who requires a broader spectrum of care such as somebody who has a dual diagnosis and also needs mental health services as part of their rehab procedure. There are both short-term and long-term hospital inpatient services offered.

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation services in terms of intensity of care, because the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to be in a rehab center while undergoing treatment services. Even though this may seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many individuals in rehabilitation have to have to experience a successful rehab.

Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems are what are identified in the field of drug rehabilitation as dual diagnosis clients. These clients must address both disorders whilst in treatment in order to find resolution simply because one usually triggers the other. Fortunately, there are several alcohol and drug rehab centers who are able to specifically address the challenges that persons with co-occurring mental and drug abuse disorders face so that they can not only become abstinent but mentally stable and also able to lead a much higher quality lifestyle and not want to self medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Gays and Lesbians

It is essential that gays and lesbians acquire excellent treatment solutions in a rehab setting that's discreet and with treatment specialists available to them who understand the unique challenges that they can experience in life. Because drug use for gays and lesbians is oftentimes triggered because of the challenges they face due to their sexual preference, a program which can help them resolve these issues and give them the confidence that they've lacked prior to arriving in treatment can be quite a crucial aspect of treatment for gay and lesbian clients.

Seniors/Older Adults

Seniors and older adults who have trouble with substance abuse could possibly have unique obstacles they have to conquer while in treatment, which rehabilitation specialists within the center they opt to be a part of have to be keen of to ensure that a complete recovery is achievable. So for seniors and older adults, it is prudent to choose a rehab that is accustomed to helping seniors and older adults handle the distinctive life and drug use issues that these clients face which can include a wider spectrum of solutions including medical care and the like.

ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired

The hearing impaired can often be predisposed to alcoholism and drug abuse because of the challenges their impairment impose on them. While detection of the problem can sometimes be difficult among the hearing impaired, there are ASL and also other assistance services readily available for them when drug abuse rehab is necessary. Aside from ASL, such services may include assistive listening tools and captioned video materials so that deaf and hearing impaired people are obtaining the help they require in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Spanish

Not all drug rehab programs have the staff or wherewithal to cater to the needs of Spanish speaking clients, but luckily there are more and more centers that are able to do so because the need for Spanish services is higher than ever before. Therapy, study information and so on are actually frequently available in Spanish in both long and short terms facilities which deliver inpatient or residential rehabilitation and outpatient Spanish treatment is also available nationwide.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the entire cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever center they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehabilitation facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some sort of alcohol and drug treatment service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility which is in their network of providers and there may be other restrictions such as the length of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can select a quality facility they like and meet with a treatment counselor to determine if their insurance will take care of it.

  • Orlando VAMC
    Orlando VAMC is located at:

    13800 Veterans Way
    Orlando, FL. 32827

    If you would like to contact Orlando VAMC, you can reach them at 800-922-7521.

    Orlando VAMC offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance